Rule check

[big_nipper]

This only applies to Lipo type batteries, which are more prone to setting on fire either by charging incorrectly or by charging damaged packs and are only allowed upto featherweight class (so far).

[maddox]

Simon, the heatproof container is as Mark says, only needed for liPo batteries.

Now, to get a nice seal for the charging lead trough a steel box, several industrial systems are common. Nothing fancy at all.
We have a nice, cheap and sturdy container available. A munition box. good lock, good sealing and with a bit of creativity, self extinguishing. Firetrace still excists. Just to give you one of the old day sponsors (Chaos II sponsor)

Most people here do not use LiPo in their feathers, but nicad or NiMh. Those that do use LiPo have containers to charge their cells with safely.

[simon_windisch]

Thanks again,

Now...

6.4.
All Featherweight, Lightweight, Middleweight, Heavyweight and Super heavyweight Robots must be fitted with on-off switches that operate both radio receiver and drive/weapon circuits - in practice totally removing all power from the Robot. If there is more than one switch, these must be positioned adjacent to one another.

So if I have a removable link that breaks the circuit between the positive side of the battery and all other components in the robot then does this count as an on-off switch?

Thanks - Simon

yes

[simon_windisch]

OK, thank you all, thats the end of my questions.

Simon